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[devoutish]

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1108 Sweet Cream Street

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[devoutish]

That's all right, too.

[He says quietly.]

Let's go home, mate.

[bywolves]

Right. [ He says, nodding. Swallowing hard, he stands up, and grabs for Alfie's arm. He links their arms together and presses close, holding onto Alfie rather than just his hand. ]

[devoutish]

You should talk to her.

[He says as they walk, voice still soft.]

Not today, but soon. Before you lose your nerve for it.

[bywolves]

I will. [ His throat is tight, and it makes it hard to talk. ] I will later. I don't want to think about that right now.

[devoutish]

Yeah, okay.

[He tilts his head to the side, resting his cheek against the top of Royce's head.]

[bywolves]

[ He leans into the comfort, and quietly lets Alfie lead him off to their home. When they arrive, he sort of sags against Alfie, as Bear comes up to them and basically bodychecks them. ]

I wish we had a coffeemaker, here. Should've - should've thought of that a few minutes ago. [ He jokes, weakly. ]

[devoutish]

[Alfie murmurs down, down to the dog, who thankfully obeys.]

Will tea do?

[He gives Royce's chest a gentle rub - right where Royce usually rubs it himself, when he's upset.]

[bywolves]

[ The touch surprises him and he startles a bit, but - it feels like a weight being lifted. Alfie's comforting him, in a way that he learned through watching, and that little bit of intimacy, of someone having paid attention - it makes this easier to deal with. For a moment, Royce sort of just looks at Alfie with a very faint smile. ]

I - yes. [ He rests a hand on top of Alfie's. ] Tea is probably a better choice.

[devoutish]

You sit down, then; I'll make some for you.

[He says, ushering both him and the dog inside. He always likes having a good excuse to spoil Royce.]

[bywolves]

[ Royce heads into the living room, settling down on the couch. Bear flops down at his feet, covering them, and Royce closes his eyes, just for a moment. It's warm, here. Comforting. He's okay. ]

[devoutish]

[Alfie bustles around the kitchen, starting up the tea. He whistles as he works, more so Royce can hear him than anything else.]

[bywolves]

[ That's what he needs to calm him down the rest of the way. He eases into the couch, and actually probably dozes for the time it takes. ]

[devoutish]

[Alfie makes a cup for both of them, and when he's done, he carries them over to the coffee table in front of the couch. Setting them down, he nudges Royce over until there's room for him to settle too.]

[bywolves]

[ Royce grumbles slightly, but he makes room, and rests his head against Alfie's shoulder with a little sigh. ]

Thank you.

[devoutish]

You're welcome.

[He murmurs.]

Sometimes I just like to watch the steam come off the tea.

[bywolves]

It's relaxing. [ Royce replies. Bear harumphs, settling more firmly on Royce's feet, and also Alfie's. ]

You're relaxing.

[devoutish]

[Alfie lazily rubs a socked foot against the fur of Bear's chest, giving him a scratch.]

I do try to be, with you.

[God knows Royce needs it.]

[bywolves]

I appreciate it. [ Royce murmurs. Bear makes happy dog sounds, sprawled out. ] You are always safe for me.

I was going to wish for what I did, and then come straight to you. You found me first.

[devoutish]

[He picks up one of the tea mugs, handing it to Royce.]

That was a tough one for you, eh? The whole thing of it.

[bywolves]

[ Royce takes it, sipping from it. There's a pause, as he thinks about it. ]

Mm. It was personal. [ Sigh. ] I'm okay. I think it helped, even if it was rough.

[devoutish]

I'm proud of you, mate. I really am.

[bywolves]

[ A small smile. ]

Thanks. [ He tilts his head back. ] You were a big part of why I went back, you know.

[devoutish]

Did you ever find mine?

[bywolves]

No, I didn't. I sat and talked with my Shadow for a while, though.

[devoutish]

Do you wanna talk about it?